Chapter 1372 An “Honourable” Battle? Part 4
Indra and Shiva were still silent. However, it's very obvious that they were bothered by what Kisuke had just said with how their aura was flaring up.
It started with just two of them gathering support from all over the world and while they didn't agree to it initially, the support of the Etouldes and Evies proved to be indispensable. But before they knew it, the control of the conflict left their hands and although they still lead each faction, it feels like they are only there as a representative.
Shiva was not as bothered, but Indra really hated this and deliberately ignored this fact. He's ashamed to admit that he could only retain his leadership because Restoras told the Etoulde reinforcements to follow his lead.
And what is the main reason why their influence became indispensable? They are extremely wary of Ophis.
Ophis was the main reason why both Indra and Shiva had to get help and tried to eliminate Kisuke and his group from the equation. Although she's weakened right now for being divided, it still doesn't stop her from reaching her full capability when she needs to and the proof of that was when she repelled Regalzeva.
Even now, Indra and Shiva choose to stay still because they are sure that the reason why Kisuke is confident that they can take on both sides is because he has Ophis on his side. They didn't need to know what method Kisuke used to control the Infinite Dragon because what's important is that this being will move for him.
Of course, Kisuke was aware of this sort of thinking and even deliberately hid Ophis and Lilith's location so that they wouldn't do anything remotely outside of his expectations.
The battlefield continued to evolve and the four people continued staring at each other, still looking for openings and gauging what the others would do.
However, that stalemate was soon disrupted when all of a sudden, a heavy pressure came from above them and an instant later a scream of pain was heard all around. Everyone then saw something flash from the darkness of space and crashed to the Martian ground which made everyone stop what they were doing.